- Clean glasses, utensils, and bar equipment.
- Collect money for drinks served.
- Balance cash receipts.
- Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol.
- Clean bars, work areas, and tables.
- Attempt to limit problems and liability related to customers' excessive drinking by taking steps such as persuading customers to
Bar person Average UK Salary & Prospects
Bar staff serve drinks in venues like pubs, clubs, wine bars, hotels and leisure centres.
Bar persons typically work around 39 to 41 hours per week.
As a Bar person you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.
This occupation tends to be:
| Average salary |
| 16,055 GBP * |
| per year |
Salary statistics
Average salary for Bar person
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17,390 GBP
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14,959 GBP
Average salary for part-time Bar person
Average salary for full-time Bar person
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6,540 GBP
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6,706 GBP
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6,260 GBP
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16,055 GBP
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14,959 GBP
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17,390 GBP
Pay over time for Bar person
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13,210 GBP
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13,311 GBP
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13,715 GBP
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14,347 GBP
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14,954 GBP
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16,055 GBP
Future outlook for Bar persons
Balanced outlook
162 000+ jobs available 
Very good outlook
4% yearly wage growth (on average) 
Fair outlook
71% chance of automation in the future Bar person - Your future job?
Which qualifications do I need?
Find out what you need to know in order to become a Bar person and the highest average level of education for people in this role.
What soft skills do I need?
Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Bar person.
Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people
Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
Things to highlight for your Bar person interview
Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
